Bipolar disorder, previously called manic-depression, is characterized by extreme shifts in mood, energy, and behavior. People with this disorder may fluctuate between "up" periods (called manic episodes) and "down" periods (called depressive episodes.) Individuals may experience only some of the following symptoms at any given time.
In a manic episode, have you experienced any of the following?
- Excessively good or euphoric mood
- Racing thoughts and speech
- Little need for sleep
- Spending sprees or unusual behavior
- Unusual distractibility
In a depressive episode, have you experienced any of the following?
- Sad, anxious or empty mood
- Feelings of hopelessness, guilt, or worthlessness
- Loss of interest or pleasure in things once enjoyed
- Changes in eating and sleeping habits
- Thoughts of death or suicide
If you feel like this, you may be suffering from bipolar disorder. Qualified persons that participate in this research study will receive monetary compensation, study-related medical evaluations, psychological assessments and investigational study drug at no cost.
If you would like to participate in this clinical study regarding Bipolar Disorder, please fill out our optional self-assessment questionnaire to the right or for more information please call (877) 453-0404.